How To Fix RSRV574 - Hierarchies of characteristic &1 not relevant for BWA indexing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 574

• Message text: Hierarchies of characteristic &1 not relevant for BWA indexing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV574 - Hierarchies of characteristic &1 not relevant for BWA indexing ?

  The SAP error message RSRV574 indicates that the hierarchies of a specific characteristic are not relevant for BWA (Business Warehouse Accelerator) indexing. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to optimize performance for reporting and querying.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Hierarchy Configuration: The characteristic in question may have hierarchies defined, but these hierarchies are not set up to be used for BWA indexing. This can happen if the hierarchy is not marked as relevant for BWA.
  
  
  Data Model Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues in the data model that prevent the hierarchies from being indexed properly.
  
  
  BWA Settings: The settings for BWA may not be configured correctly, leading to the exclusion of certain hierarchies from indexing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRV574 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Go to the characteristic in question and check the hierarchy settings.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is marked as relevant for BWA. You can do this in the characteristic's properties in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  
  Review BWA Configuration:
  
  Verify the BWA configuration settings in the SAP BW system. Ensure that the settings allow for the hierarchies to be indexed.
  You may need to adjust the settings in the BWA administration or configuration area.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  After making the necessary changes, you may need to rebuild the BWA index for the affected InfoProvider. This can be done through the BWA administration tools.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Model Issues:
  
  Use transaction RSRV to check for any inconsistencies in the data model related to the characteristic and its hierarchies.
  Resolve any issues that are identified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BWA and hierarchy handling for any specific instructions or updates that may apply to your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction RSRV: This transaction is used for checking the consistency of InfoProviders, including hierarchies and other objects in SAP BW.
  BWA Administration: Familiarize yourself with the BWA administration tools and settings to ensure optimal configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BWA and hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSRV574 error and ensure that the hierarchies of the characteristic are properly indexed for BWA.